What they say in the other reviews is true, amazing bokeh,
good sharpness wide open, and excellent L-build quality.

But it is pretty heavy though. Prior to purchasing this lens I read alot of reviews saying it was heavy,
but I though, pff, heavy doesn't matter, I'm strong blah blah blah... The weight and size is a bit of an issue.
Its too large to carry around when walking around or something like that, but it does feel very solid in your hands.
It also bothers me that it is white, because I feel like a showoff when I use it for very casual occasions, but
the fact that it is white also gives people confidence when you shoot at more formal occasions such as sport
events, or like myself, dog shows.

All in all, great lens. Recommended as an addition to your normal lens.
I do not recommend as only lens, I have this, a 50mm f/1.8 II along with a 50D body, and I very often
need something with a more general range.